MLB Baseball 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
MLB Player Movements & Milestones
Five-time Gold Glover Jason Heyward formally announced his retirement Friday after a distinguished 16-season career that included a World Series championship, marking the end of a tenure defined by elite defense. Separately, the Philadelphia Phillies' ace Zack Wheeler, currently managing a blood clot recovery, is embracing the unusual rehabilitation process, reportedly keeping the surgically removed rib in his closet as a unique memento of his procedure for a blood clot removal.